Testing

Psychological testing and assessment are similar to medical tests. If a patient has physical symptoms, a primary care provider may order X-rays or blood tests to understand what's causing those symptoms. Psychological evaluations serve the same purpose.  Psychologists use tests and other assessment tools to measure and observe a client's behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and guide treatment.  Assessments can be quite brief, taking less than 5 minutes to complete or be very extensive requiring many hours spread out over several days. 

Some examples of evaluations/assessments that we might address would include:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Learning Disorders

• Developmental Disorders

• Substance Use/Abuse

• Evaluations ordered by the Court

• Fitness for duty

• Law Enforcement Screening

Testing often requires pre-authorization from insurance companies. We complete these forms and submit them to your insurance when needed.  If you have a question about psychological evaluations or testing you may contact Trisha Blatchford at triciablatchford@scmhcc.org or by phone at  425-0073, ext. 312.     To schedule an evaluation you may call or come in to any of our clinics or schedule a 1^st appointment.